Information for Researchers

Patrons may borrow up to two reels of film
for two weeks through their local library or participating LDS
Family History Center. Patrons may use borrowed film only
in the borrowing library. Borrowed film can be renewed for
an additional week if requested before the original due date.

Newspaper microfilm purchased commercially
by the Historical Society. This includes, but is not limited
to, the Nebraska State Journal, the Lincoln Journal,
the Lincoln Star and the Omaha World-Herald**, and
a few others. To ascertain if the title you are interested in
is available, call the ILL representative at (402) 471-4751,
or email matt.piersol@nebraska.gov.

Frequently used public records (such as
census, naturalization, marriage and land tract books).

Restricted manuscripts or public records.

Materials not on microfilm (books, maps,
periodicals, manuscripts, government records).

**NOTE: Because of a donation of duplicate microfilm, we do have the following Omaha World Herald microfilm available for interlibrary loan: Omaha World Herald Evening, 1885-1889 and Omaha World Herald Morning, 1889-1927. Please contact us as listed above for detailed information regarding the number of rolls per year, etc.

Under normal circumstances, ILL requests
will be processed and shipped within 10 working days after receipt.

New shipments will not be sent until all
current orders are returned.

Packing And Shipping For Returns

Pack film securely in a box to avoid damage
during shipping. Do not use padded envelopes.

Film must be returned by insured post
at a value of $50 per reel.

Lost, Missing, Damaged Film

The borrowing library is responsible for
the safety of ILL items, from the time of shipment until it is
safely returned to NSHS. If damage or loss occurs, the borrowing
library is responsible for compensation or replacement, at the
NSHS's preference.

If a lost item is returned before the
order for replacement film is made by NSHS, the replacement order
will be cancelled and no charges will be assessed. However, once
a replacement has been ordered the borrowing library must still
pay the replacement costs, even if the lost film is subsequently
found and returned. NSHS cannot provide refunds once the replacement
process has begun.

Overdue Materials

The borrowing library will be contacted
approximately two weeks after the due date.

Items not returned within two weeks after
contact are declared lost, the borrowing library is assessed
a replacement fee, and its borrowing privileges are suspended
until the fee is received.